Fading Joy: Am I Seeking an Experience or a Relationship?
The lights dim as the music begins to play. The energy in the crowd seems to almost crackle audibly. You feel a surge of anticipation …
Limitation or Redirection?
In a recent article, I told my story of struggling with idolizing missions. After that surrender and spiritual blessing, God used my physical problems to …
Idolizing Gospel Ministry
An Untimely Trial I was hit with a virus, likely mosquito-borne that our Singaporean doctor in Phnom Penh could not identify. It gave me sustained …
Turning Back to Say “Thanks”
One Leper’s Return One day as Jesus was heading to Jerusalem, He was met at the edge of a village by ten lepers who were …
Am I Worshiping Myself During My Devotions? Narcissism & Spiritual Dryness
“I need some me time,” says everyone these days—parents, employees, even Olympic athletes. In the current vernacular, time with God could also be viewed as …
I Despised Her to My Shame
She was an older single lady missionary. There were two families at the church’s missions conference, one on deputation going to serve in Uruguay (South …
A Not So Secret Ingredient for Marriage
Anniversary While in Quarantine Jennifer and I are three days away from finishing our 14-day quarantine in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We have returned to the …
Spiritual Dryness: Am I Trying to Walk in Two Directions?
Lillias Trotter stood at a crossroads.[1] The words of the renown nineteenth century art critic, John Ruskin, rang in her mind. “If you allow me …
Spiritual Dryness: Am I Hungry for the Wrong Food?
“Oh Lord, what is wrong with me?” future missionary Isobel Kuhn prayed. “Why can’t I sense Your Presence now as I have lately? Why has …
Spiritual Dryness: Is the Volume Up Too High?
You feel like you’ve done your duty, but something is missing. The intimacy you once experienced with God has fled. You feel spiritually dry. What’s wrong with your spiritual life?